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PITTSBURGH, Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ First National Bank, the largest subsidiary of F.N.B. Corporation (NYSE: FNB), has been named a Top Workplace in the United States by Energage – an independent research firm specializing in workplace engagement and organizational health. FNB was also honored within its own industry, receiving recognition from Energage as a Financial Services Top Workplace for 2021.
FNB s recognition is based entirely on employee feedback provided via surveys measuring the Company s workforce engagement and satisfaction. To participate in the program, organizations are required to have 150 or more employees in the United States and survey at least 50 percent of their employees.
January 27, 2021
Emerging markets equities are expected to build on a strong finish to 2020 this year, and investors can be compensated for their faith in the asset class with the
EDOG tracks the performance of the S-Network Emerging Sector Dividend Dogs Index. The index is comprised of the highest paying stocks, or “Dividend Dogs,” from the S-Network Emerging Markets Index, which holds large-cap, emerging market stocks. The Dividend Dogs include the five stocks in each of the ten Global Industry Classification Standard sectors that make up the S-Network Emerging Markets.
EDOG has a value tilt and features some exposure to commodities producers – themes that could serve the fund well in 2021.
The VanEck Vectors
® Real Asset Allocation ETF (“RAAX”) and real assets broadly both finished the year on a positive note. RAAX returned +0.44% versus +4.97% for the Bloomberg Commodity Index and +4.82 for the Blended Real Asset Index. However, the total return for RAAX with the yearend distribution included was +6.53%, outperforming both indices during the month.[1]
The rally in real assets continued into December as investors continued to weigh the near-term risks of inflation. RAAX has been a huge beneficiary of this change in sentiment because of the ability of real assets to hedge against inflation. Regardless of where you stand on the “great inflation debate”, it seems unwise to ignore this risk and fail to position your portfolio accordingly.
Investors can minimize risk by buying communications-focused ETFs and index funds.
In 2020, communications became more important than ever. Entering an era of remote work and play, people turned to communications technology of all kinds. Internet and cell phone service, video conferencing, video games, and streaming services were the lifeline that allowed us to muddle through - even thrive - in a challenging year.
But even before the coronavirus, communications was a key area to invest in, populated by some of the biggest names in the corporate world, and dealing with services used by millions every day.
The communication services sector represents about 10% of the S&P 500. It s so important for keeping everyday life running that the U.S. government classifies it as critical infrastructure.
Communications stocks belong to both stable dividend-paying firms and volatile up-and-comers.
Investors can minimize risk by buying communications-focused ETFs and index funds.
In 2020, communications became more important than ever. Entering an era of remote work and play, people turned to communications technology of all kinds. Internet and cell phone service, video conferencing, video games, and streaming services were the lifeline that allowed us to muddle through even thrive in a challenging year.
But even before the coronavirus, communications was a key area to invest in, populated by some of the biggest names in the corporate world, and dealing with services used by millions every day.